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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,716.44, 272,889.90 and 181,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,716.44, 272,889.90 and 181,775.64 is: 250,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,716.44 : 272,889.90 = 181,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,716.44/272,889.90 = 181,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,716.44x = 272,889.90 × 181,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,716.44x = 49,604,736,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604,736,222.04/197,716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,888.27

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